Mandarin speaking Supply Chain Specialist – Reading
Ref: 23364
Salary: up to £36k, depending on experience
Location: Office based, Reading
Employment type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
What You’ll Be Doing
- Order Processing & Fulfilments: Manage the end‑to‑end order lifecycle for Distributors, Retailers, and E‑commerce (including Amazon). This requires extreme attention to detail to ensure 100% accuracy in data entry, inventory allocation, and delivery schedules.
- Cross‑Regional Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between UK operations and Regional/Global Headquarters to align on inventory supply, shipment tracking, and logistics constraints.
- Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Utilize data to identify bottlenecks and provide actionable insights for fulfilment optimisation.
- Inventory & Planning: Monitor stock health across multiple channels and coordinate replenishment plans to prevent stock‑outs or overstock situations.
- Manage Change: Adapt quickly to evolving workflows and organisational needs. Proactively contribute to the refinement of SOPs during the transition phase.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Finance and the Operations Team. Strong team collaboration skills are essential to ensure a seamless flow of information and shared business goals.
The Skills You’ll Need
Mandarin, Supply chain management, logistics
- Degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration is preferred
- At least 2 years of experience in supply chain or operations
- Attention to details, “a right first time” mentality when handling high‑volume order data to be supportive, and a desire to learn and progress.
- Excellent English both spoken and written skills
- Solid understanding of supply chain principles, logistics and inventory management.
- Fluency in Mandarin is an advantage.
- Change Management: Resilience and flexibility to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
- Data Sensitivity: Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) are mandatory.
- Active Problem Solving: A proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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